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sue because I have no money.
I awoke in a strange room. It was dark yet I could sense someone was near. I looked around and there she was. At first I had thought it was just a dream but seeing her sitting beside me helped to make it real. She must have realized I was awake because she looked at me groggily. I felt a sudden relief having her here with me.
"When did you wake up?" Miss Parker said. "Right before you did." I replied. Tension was slowly making its way into our faces. My mother and I still have trouble communicating with each other sometimes. I really can't explain it. Even though I trust her and she trusts me we don't know how to express ourselves.
"What happened to me?" I asked and suddenly wished I hadn't. Her face was full of mixed emotions and I saw teardrops spring to her eyes.
"I wasn't able to protect you." She said. "Baby I'm so sorry. I made you a promise that they would never hurt you again and I didn't keep it."
I reached for her hand and she gave it willingly. It is difficult for someone to understand who doesn't know our situation. I am 18 years old but up until a few months ago I didn't know who my parents were and they didn't know I existed. I was created by a corporation that exploits talented children. My parents became part of their plan unbeknownst to them. What makes our situation worse is that it was orchestrated by my very own grandfather the chairman of the CENTRE.
The events of the previous day were starting to come back to me. I had been beaten at my grandfather's request. He has yet to realize that I know who exactly he is.
Suddenly the only thing I want to do is crawl into my mother's arms and forget about everything that has happened. She must have read my mind because before I could say another word, Mom was out of her chair and pulling me into a secure hug.
It must sound strange for a young adult to wish for their mommy's to hold them but it is definitely not something I am used to. I grew up in a life devoid of any true feelings of comfort or happiness. Since I found my mother, she has done her best to make me feel secure and loved while I am in her presence.
We must have sat embraced in our own separate worlds for several minutes but we soon came back to earth when we heard a knock at the door. Mom quickly returned to her previous chair before saying a stern "Come in."
Sydney quickly made his way into the room followed closely by Broots. The men looked quite serious as they moved deeper into the room.
"Miss Parker it's not safe for you to stay much longer." Sydney said gently. "People are starting to get suspicious of the attention you are given to Jewel." Broots added weakly.
"I don't want to leave you but I know I must," Miss Parker said agreeing with the two men who only had her best interests at heart. "I'll see you tomorrow, if I can."
Miss Parker walked down the hall trying to put back into place the mask she wore while she was at work. "I will not let my father or anyone hurt Jewel again. The only way I can ensure her safety is to get her far away from here. I will have a lot of explaining to do to Jarod to convince him to help me but I know he will when he finds out about her."
This is my first story so please read and review.
I awoke in a strange room. It was dark yet I could sense someone was near. I looked around and there she was. At first I had thought it was just a dream but seeing her sitting beside me helped to make it real. She must have realized I was awake because she looked at me groggily. I felt a sudden relief having her here with me.
"When did you wake up?" Miss Parker said. "Right before you did." I replied. Tension was slowly making its way into our faces. My mother and I still have trouble communicating with each other sometimes. I really can't explain it. Even though I trust her and she trusts me we don't know how to express ourselves.
"What happened to me?" I asked and suddenly wished I hadn't. Her face was full of mixed emotions and I saw teardrops spring to her eyes.
"I wasn't able to protect you." She said. "Baby I'm so sorry. I made you a promise that they would never hurt you again and I didn't keep it."
I reached for her hand and she gave it willingly. It is difficult for someone to understand who doesn't know our situation. I am 18 years old but up until a few months ago I didn't know who my parents were and they didn't know I existed. I was created by a corporation that exploits talented children. My parents became part of their plan unbeknownst to them. What makes our situation worse is that it was orchestrated by my very own grandfather the chairman of the CENTRE.
The events of the previous day were starting to come back to me. I had been beaten at my grandfather's request. He has yet to realize that I know who exactly he is.
Suddenly the only thing I want to do is crawl into my mother's arms and forget about everything that has happened. She must have read my mind because before I could say another word, Mom was out of her chair and pulling me into a secure hug.
It must sound strange for a young adult to wish for their mommy's to hold them but it is definitely not something I am used to. I grew up in a life devoid of any true feelings of comfort or happiness. Since I found my mother, she has done her best to make me feel secure and loved while I am in her presence.
We must have sat embraced in our own separate worlds for several minutes but we soon came back to earth when we heard a knock at the door. Mom quickly returned to her previous chair before saying a stern "Come in."
Sydney quickly made his way into the room followed closely by Broots. The men looked quite serious as they moved deeper into the room.
"Miss Parker it's not safe for you to stay much longer." Sydney said gently. "People are starting to get suspicious of the attention you are given to Jewel." Broots added weakly.
"I don't want to leave you but I know I must," Miss Parker said agreeing with the two men who only had her best interests at heart. "I'll see you tomorrow, if I can."
Miss Parker walked down the hall trying to put back into place the mask she wore while she was at work. "I will not let my father or anyone hurt Jewel again. The only way I can ensure her safety is to get her far away from here. I will have a lot of explaining to do to Jarod to convince him to help me but I know he will when he finds out about her."
This is my first story so please read and review.
